History-chasing Hamilton's last hurrah?
3 years, 9 months ago

History-chasing Hamilton's last hurrah?

China Daily  

All-conquering British driver not ruling out hanging up his helmet after potentially record-breaking season If Lewis Hamilton wins an eighth Formula One title, he will stand alone among the sport's greats. Hamilton's decision to pen a one-year contract with Mercedes sparked speculation he may call it quits when the sun sets on the F1 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December. Red Bull star Max Verstappen picked up where he left off after winning last year's final race in Abu Dhabi in style and appeared very confident in testing. The car felt nice to drive, which I think is always very positive," Verstappen said, referring to Red Bull's reliability issues last year.

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Lewis Hamilton ‘excited for year ahead’ after Ferrari switch
1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton ‘excited for year ahead’ after Ferrari switch

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton said that he “could not be more excited for the year ahead as the seven-time World Champion prepares for his debut with Ferrari next season. He is also set to unveil his 2025 challenger at Ferrari’s season launch alongside teammate Charles Leclerc on February 19 at the team’s Maranello headquarters in northern Italy, with testing in Bahrain the …

Bottas returns to Mercedes as F1 reserve driver for 2025 season
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bottas returns to Mercedes as F1 reserve driver for 2025 season

Associated Press  

BRACKLEY, England — Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes as its reserve driver for next year, the Formula 1 team said Thursday. He did not score a point this season with Sauber and the team replaced him and Zhou Guanyu with a new lineup of the experienced Nico Hulkenberg and Brazilian newcomer Gabriel Bortoleto, ahead of rebranding as the Audi …

F1: Valtteri Bottas to rejoin Mercedes as reserve driver for 2025 season
3 weeks, 1 day ago

F1: Valtteri Bottas to rejoin Mercedes as reserve driver for 2025 season

The Hindu  

Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes as a reserve driver for the 2025 season, the Formula One team announced on Thursday, following his departure from Sauber at the end of the season. The 35-year-old spent five seasons at Mercedes from 2017 to 2021, racing alongside Lewis Hamilton before moving to Alfa Romeo, which later became Sauber. Returning home to the …

McLaren’s triumph, Hamilton’s farewell, and a thrilling finish: The 2024 F1 season comes to an epic close
3 weeks, 1 day ago

McLaren’s triumph, Hamilton’s farewell, and a thrilling finish: The 2024 F1 season comes to an epic close

The Hindu  

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was more than just another season-finale race. Mega win for McLaren Taking the chequered flag for the fourth and final time this year was Lando Norris, who executed McLaren’s mission to reclaim the Constructors’ Championship after 26 years with a near-perfect race. Ahead of him was Sainz, who couldn’t keep up with the more competitive …

Lewis Hamilton bids emotional goodbye to Mercedes headquarters in Brackley
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lewis Hamilton bids emotional goodbye to Mercedes headquarters in Brackley

India Today  

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton bid an emotional farewell to the Mercedes racing headquarters in Brackley and the engine builders in Brixworth, UK, as he prepares to embark on a new chapter with Ferrari. At Brixworth, where the engines that drove him to all 105 of his F1 wins with McLaren and Mercedes were built, Hamilton had one …

Lewis Hamilton picked his Ferrari moment perfectly – but one man deserved better
1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton picked his Ferrari moment perfectly – but one man deserved better

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Lewis Hamilton receives heartfelt message from Toto Wolff ahead of Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton receives heartfelt message from Toto Wolff ahead of Ferrari

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Formula 1 in 2025: Close racing, Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and plenty of new faces
1 month ago

Formula 1 in 2025: Close racing, Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and plenty of new faces

Associated Press  

Even before he’d parked his car after winning the last Formula 1 race of 2024, Lando Norris made a vow to be champion in 2025. Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for an eighth career championship at his new team, Ferrari, and there’ll be ambitious young drivers joining the grid. “Obviously, the earlier start, the bigger advantage you have,” Red Bull …

Lewis Hamilton Bids An Emotional Farewell To Mercedes After Historic 11-Year Tenure
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1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton Bids An Emotional Farewell To Mercedes After Historic 11-Year Tenure

ABP News  

Abu Dhabi: The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix acted as the perfect stage to celebrate the seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton who is leaving Mercedes, after a 11-year tenure with the team, which saw him become one of the greatest driver’s the sport has ever seen. From Team Principal and long-time friend Toto Wolff pulling out the classic ‘It’s hammer …

When Lewis Hamilton will start his chapter with Ferrari after last Mercedes race
1 month ago

When Lewis Hamilton will start his chapter with Ferrari after last Mercedes race

India Today  

As Lewis Hamilton bid farewell to his iconic 12-year journey with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating his transition to Ferrari, a move officially confirmed in February 2024. The Abu Dhabi race also saw McLaren’s Lando Norris claim victory, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, despite finishing sixth, had already secured his fourth consecutive drivers' …

F1: Lewis Hamilton ends Mercedes era with cheers, tears and a rousing drive
1 month ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton ends Mercedes era with cheers, tears and a rousing drive

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton ended his glorious 12-year spell at Mercedes with cheers and tears on Sunday after finishing a rousing fourth from starting 16th in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. “When he said ‘hammer time’ I did notice, in the moment, that it was the last time I’m going to hear that,” said an emotional Hamilton afterwards. I wanted to finish …

‘Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races
1 month ago

‘Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races

Associated Press  

Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes with one last overtake and a heartfelt message to the team where he won the Formula 1 title six times. “We dreamed alone but together, we believed,” Hamilton told race engineer Peter Bonnington and team principal Toto Wolff over the radio. What started out as a leap of faith turned into a journey into the history …

Lewis Hamilton suffers ill fortune on final Mercedes bow as Lando Norris claims F1 Abu Dhabi GP pole
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1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton suffers ill fortune on final Mercedes bow as Lando Norris claims F1 Abu Dhabi GP pole

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Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell
1 month ago

Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — McLaren’s 26-year wait for a Formula 1 constructors’ title could soon be over. Sainz’s teammate Charles Leclerc was 14th in the second part of qualifying and already has a 10-place grid penalty, likely ending Ferrari’s hopes of overhauling McLaren’s 21-point lead in the constructors’ standings. It was always a “mission impossible” for Ferrari to …

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari ends the greatest era in F1 history – but not in the way you think
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1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari ends the greatest era in F1 history – but not in the way you think

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F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024: Piastri leads McLaren one-two in season’s final practice, Hamilton third
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1 month ago

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024: Piastri leads McLaren one-two in season’s final practice, Hamilton third

The Hindu  

Oscar Piastri led a McLaren one-two in final practice for a season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that could crown the team Formula One constructors’ world champion for the first time since 1998. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton lapped third fastest, 0.390 off the pace, in his last practice session for Mercedes before moving to Ferrari next year. Red Bull’s Max …

Lewis Hamilton: Final season with Mercedes has been 'emotional' struggle
1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton: Final season with Mercedes has been 'emotional' struggle

Hindustan Times  

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton revealed that his final year with Mercedes has been "emotional" after he announced last winter that he was leaving the team to join Ferrari in 2025. HT Image At a news conference ahead of Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton said he didn't fully grasp the difficulties he would face during his final …

Okay, Lewis, it’s Hammer time - Hamilton set to bid adieu to Mercedes after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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1 month ago

Okay, Lewis, it’s Hammer time - Hamilton set to bid adieu to Mercedes after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Hindu  

This weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will not only be the final race of what has been a fascinating 2024 Formula One season but also the swansong of F1’s most successful partnership. Mercedes advisor Niki Lauda and the then-boss Ross Brawn pulled off a coup by snatching a sulking Hamilton away from McLaren despite their crew having won just one …

F1 Abu Dhabi GP preview: McLaren on cusp of glory, Hamilton’s Mercedes farewell
1 month ago

F1 Abu Dhabi GP preview: McLaren on cusp of glory, Hamilton’s Mercedes farewell

New York Times  

McLaren is staring down its first Formula One constructors’ championship since 1998, and drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have given the team its best shot at clinching on Sunday, securing a 1-2 start for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. As Wolff said on Sky Sports, the setback “summarizes the last races we had with him.” Sunday’s race will nevertheless …

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024: Hamilton ‘massively under-estimated’ how hard his Mercedes goodbye would be
1 month ago

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024: Hamilton ‘massively under-estimated’ how hard his Mercedes goodbye would be

The Hindu  

I Lewis Hamilton has admitted he ‘massively underestimated’ how hard his long goodbye to Mercedes would be ahead of an emotional final race for the team in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Mercedes has had time to adjust, with 18-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli signed as the Briton’s replacement, but Hamilton told reporters at Yas Marina the transition had not been easy. …

Lewis Hamilton: Top 5 memorable wins with Mercedes
1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton: Top 5 memorable wins with Mercedes

The Hindu  

As Lewis Hamilton prepares for his final race with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, he leaves the team after a 12-year stint filled with record-breaking victories and memories. Here’s a look at some of his most memorable race wins over the years: First of many wins - Hungary 2013 Hamilton’s first win with Mercedes was at …

Valtteri Bottas on F1 swansong: ‘This year has been the toughest of rides’
1 month ago

Valtteri Bottas on F1 swansong: ‘This year has been the toughest of rides’

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The Lewis Hamilton origin story: The McLaren journey before his Mercedes triumphs
1 month ago

The Lewis Hamilton origin story: The McLaren journey before his Mercedes triumphs

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton is set to compete in his final race with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend as the seven-time World Champion bids farewell to the team that shot him to the top. Hamilton, who won six of his championship titles with the Silver Arrows, departs after a 12-year journey, during which he won 84 races for …

Lewis Hamilton faces an emotional end to ‘amazing’ Mercedes journey before joining Ferrari in F1
1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton faces an emotional end to ‘amazing’ Mercedes journey before joining Ferrari in F1

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lewis Hamilton is looking back on an “amazing journey” and the most successful partnership in Formula 1 history as he prepares to bid farewell to Mercedes this week and join Ferrari. “I don’t think we’re going to end up on a high,” Hamilton said Sunday after finishing 12th in Qatar in another tough race which saw him …

Hamilton and Mercedes: A 12-year journey of milestones and memories comes to an end
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamilton and Mercedes: A 12-year journey of milestones and memories comes to an end

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton will drive his final race for Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend as he makes the switch to Ferrari for the 2025 season. The seven-time World Champion bids farewell to the Silver Arrows after a 12-year stint during which the team claimed eight constructors’ titles, and Hamilton bagged six drivers’ crowns — 2014, 2015, 2017, …

Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar
1 month, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar

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Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar
1 month, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar

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I definitely know I’ve got it – Lewis Hamilton insists he can still compete
1 month, 1 week ago

I definitely know I’ve got it – Lewis Hamilton insists he can still compete

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Valtteri Bottas nears a return to Mercedes as F1 reserve after Mick Schumacher leaves
1 month, 1 week ago

Valtteri Bottas nears a return to Mercedes as F1 reserve after Mick Schumacher leaves

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Valtteri Bottas says he is nearing an agreement to return to Mercedes as its reserve driver for next year after Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, announced he was leaving. Bottas added he still needs to “finalize some things” on a possible return but feels he could be a mentor to 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli, …

Valtteri Bottas announces 2025 racing return after F1 axe
1 month, 1 week ago

Valtteri Bottas announces 2025 racing return after F1 axe

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Lewis Hamilton gives Max Verstappen message after fourth F1 title win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton gives Max Verstappen message after fourth F1 title win

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Max Verstappen wins 4th Consecutive F1 Title with 5th-Place Finish
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Max Verstappen wins 4th Consecutive F1 Title with 5th-Place Finish

Deccan Chronicle  

McLaren's Oscar Piastri had a difficult race, receiving a five-second penalty for a false start, while Mercedes' George Russell, who started on pole, converted his advantage into his second win of the season. Verstappen’s consistent dominance this season has expanded his lead to 64 points, effectively sealing his fourth consecutive title. Verstappen joins an elite group of drivers — Michael …

Lewis Hamilton admits he wanted to leave Mercedes F1 before Las Vegas GP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton admits he wanted to leave Mercedes F1 before Las Vegas GP

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari F1 test revealed ahead of 2025 debut
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari F1 test revealed ahead of 2025 debut

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton ‘won’t win’ another F1 title with Ferrari tipped to back Charles Leclerc
2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton ‘won’t win’ another F1 title with Ferrari tipped to back Charles Leclerc

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Lewis Hamilton's top five meltdowns after his rant in Brazil: From branding Max Verstappen 'f***ing CRAZY' to an x-rated tirade at his Mercedes crew - and ending his friendship with team-mate Nico Ros
2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton's top five meltdowns after his rant in Brazil: From branding Max Verstappen 'f***ing CRAZY' to an x-rated tirade at his Mercedes crew - and ending his friendship with team-mate Nico Ros

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton is not Formula One's most furious radio ranter. Lewis Hamilton branded the Brazil GP a 'disaster of a weekend' - but it's not his only meltdown The Mercedes star was only able to finish 10th on a drenched circuit after struggling in quali Abusing Mercedes crew: 'You f***ing SCREWED me' The past four seasons have been frustrating for …

Lewis Hamilton lambasts Mercedes F1 car as ‘worst ever’ after Brazil GP ‘disaster’
2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton lambasts Mercedes F1 car as ‘worst ever’ after Brazil GP ‘disaster’

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Is something seriously wrong with Lewis Hamilton? This was one of the most remarkable flops I have witnessed in reporting more than 300 grands prix, writes JONATHAN McEVOY
2 months, 1 week ago

Is something seriously wrong with Lewis Hamilton? This was one of the most remarkable flops I have witnessed in reporting more than 300 grands prix, writes JONATHAN McEVOY

Daily Mail  

A penny for the thoughts of John Elkann, president of Ferrari, who is raiding goldmines for Lewis Hamilton's services next year and the one after. Lewis Hamilton underwhelmed massively at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo Hamilton came 10th in Sunday's race, finishing more than 50 seconds behind the winner The seven-time world champion is leaving Mercedes soon …

Hamilton's Heartfelt Tribute to Senna at Brazilian Grand Prix
2 months, 1 week ago

Hamilton's Heartfelt Tribute to Senna at Brazilian Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton pays a touching tribute to Ayrton Senna by driving his iconic car at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Despite struggling with his Mercedes this season, he takes the opportunity to honor the legendary Brazilian driver. The crowd is moved by the emotional moment, and Hamilton's presence is a source of inspiration for fans.

British Driver Captivates Interlagos with Emotional Tribute to Ayrton Senna's Legacy
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2 months, 1 week ago

British Driver Captivates Interlagos with Emotional Tribute to Ayrton Senna's Legacy

Associated Press  

British driver Lewis Hamilton has driven Ayrton Senna's title-winning car around Interlagos ahead of this afternoon's Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton took some laps under falling rain in the historic McLaren MP4/5B that Senna drove during his 1990 title campaign, in which he beat Ferrari's Alain Prost. The Mercedes driver was shown the checkered flag by Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Rebeca …

Verstappen's Driving Remains Consistent, But Hamilton Remains Undeterred
2 months, 1 week ago

Verstappen's Driving Remains Consistent, But Hamilton Remains Undeterred

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have both expressed similar opinions on their driving styles in the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton, who has been criticized for his aggressive driving in the past, said that he doesn't see much difference between their driving styles from 2021 to now. Verstappen, on the other hand, defended his driving and said that he knows …

Lewis Hamilton endures worst F1 qualifying in seven years at US Grand Prix
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton endures worst F1 qualifying in seven years at US Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton would have eight F1 titles if Charlie Whiting ‘was in charge’ in 2021
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton would have eight F1 titles if Charlie Whiting ‘was in charge’ in 2021

The Independent  

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Revealed: Why Lewis Hamilton will have to start from the PIT LANE in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in huge blow to Mercedes' hopes in Baku
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: Why Lewis Hamilton will have to start from the PIT LANE in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in huge blow to Mercedes' hopes in Baku

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after Mercedes fitted a new engine ahead of the race. The seven-time world champion qualified seventh on Saturday but the FIA confirmed that Hamilton has been given his fifth engine of the season - exceeding the allotted four. Mercedes have also made changes to the suspension of Hamilton's …

Lewis Hamilton quickest in final practice as Mercedes impress in Monza
4 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton quickest in final practice as Mercedes impress in Monza

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Lewis Hamilton edges out Lando Norris to set the pace in Monza
4 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton edges out Lando Norris to set the pace in Monza

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Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car
5 months, 1 week ago

Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car

Associated Press  

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday. “I feel for George, and you don’t want to win a race through a disqualification, but we have been back in the fight for victories in the past few …

Hamilton takes his record 200th podium after ‘hair-raising’ duel in Hungary with Verstappen
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hamilton takes his record 200th podium after ‘hair-raising’ duel in Hungary with Verstappen

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST — Lewis Hamilton added to his Formula One milestones by becoming the only driver to stand on a winners’ podium for the 200th time after his third-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. “The close battle we had at the end was a bit hair-raising but that’s motor racing,” the 39-year-old Hamilton said. “I saw him coming …

Verstappen’s Red Bull battling three-headed threat as F1 season hits midpoint in Hungary
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Verstappen’s Red Bull battling three-headed threat as F1 season hits midpoint in Hungary

Associated Press  

Just when Lewis Hamilton decided he needed to switch teams, Mercedes finally gives him a competitive car. “It’s game on, we’re fighting, we’re chasing, and we’re going to try and win as many races or compete for as many wins as possible,” Hamilton said while preparing for the race weekend. “We are united as a team, and we’re going to …

Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records

The Hindu  

A buoyant Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix on the crest of a wave, seeking a record-increasing ninth Hungaroring victory and Mercedes' third consecutive win of the season. After two years of struggles, Hamilton ended his long winless run at the British Grand Prix with a record ninth home triumph at Silverstone and hopes to repeat that …

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